Saint Teresa of Avila

Discontent with this world gives such a painful longing to quit it that, if the heart finds comfort, it is solely from the thought that God wishes it to remain here in banishment.

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These are some quotes by Spanish author Saint Teresa of Avila Saint, who lived between March 28, 1515 and October 4, 1582.

Quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila

To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.

Saint Teresa of Avila

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The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.

Saint Teresa of Avila

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It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin. And believe me, although we may more often fail and commit small lapses, our gain will be incomparably the greater.

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